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BOQ re-examines call centre authentication

BOQ re-examines call centre authentication

The Bank of Queensland has revealed it programmed a challenge-response application into existing internet banking security tokens that could be used in the future for call centre authentication.
Ry Crozier Mar 13 2009 11:30AM Security
Microsoft exec hired to secure America’s computers

Microsoft exec hired to secure America’s computers

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has hired a Microsoft executive to ensure that the government’s computing infrastructure is secure.
Iain Thomson Mar 13 2009 11:29AM Security
Apple to unveil iPhone 3.0 software upgrade

Apple to unveil iPhone 3.0 software upgrade

Apple has said that it plans to preview the new version of its operating system, iPhone 3.0, at a special event on March 17.
Iain Thomson Mar 13 2009 11:29AM Software
Telstra Wholesale goes hunting for a boss

Telstra Wholesale goes hunting for a boss

Telstra Wholesale is looking for a group managing director after the telco announced Kate McKenzie would move into strategic marketing, replacing Bill Stewart who returns to the US.
Staff Writers Mar 13 2009 10:56AM Telco/ISP
Westpac joins CBA with SMS security expansion

Westpac joins CBA with SMS security expansion

Westpac has quietly expanded its use of SMS to authenticate its personal banking customers.
Ry Crozier Mar 13 2009 10:34AM Security
2012 UK Olympics CIO hits the ground running

2012 UK Olympics CIO hits the ground running

In his first interview since his appointment, London 2012 CIO Gerry Pennell tells Computing how his past experience and an emphasis on proven technology will help to ensure a trouble-free Games.
Angelica Mari Mar 13 2009 6:15AM Training & Development
Worldwide web turns 20

Worldwide web turns 20

In March 1989, CERN researcher Tim Berners-Lee proposed a revolutionary new system for sharing information, and unwittingly changed the world forever.
Martin Courtney Mar 13 2009 6:15AM Telco/ISP
Twitter not for sale, insists co-founder

Twitter not for sale, insists co-founder

Twitter has ruled out a merger or acquisition of the company but said that it would be keen to partner with other organisations, such as Google, according to a Reuters report.
Phil Muncaster Mar 13 2009 6:04AM Software
Battery breakthrough could cut recharging to seconds

Battery breakthrough could cut recharging to seconds

Scientists at MIT have developed a new design for lithium batteries that could cut recharge times down to seconds.
Iain Thomson Mar 13 2009 6:04AM Hardware
Networks to become increasingly identity aware

Networks to become increasingly identity aware

Identity and access management (IAM) will undergo a series of key changes over the next few years, particularly around the development of smartcard authentication, identity-aware networks, hosted IAM and out-of-band authentication.
Ian Williams Mar 13 2009 6:04AM Security
Microsoft fleshes out Windows Mobile app plans

Microsoft fleshes out Windows Mobile app plans

Microsoft is providing further insight into how the company will be operating its Windows Marketplace for Mobile software service.
Shaun Nichols Mar 12 2009 5:24PM Software
BOQ re-examines call centre authentication

BOQ re-examines call centre authentication

The Bank of Queensland has revealed it programmed a challenge-response application into existing internet banking security tokens that could be used in the future for call centre authentication.
Ry Crozier Mar 12 2009 3:26PM Security
Telstra releases Nokia N85, sans Skype

Telstra releases Nokia N85, sans Skype

Telstra has announced it will offer the Nokia N85 handset on its Next G network, but has chosen not to include the popular Skype application.
Brett Winterford Mar 12 2009 2:54PM Hardware
Cybercrime-as-a-service takes off

Cybercrime-as-a-service takes off

Malware writers that sell toolkits online for as little as $400 will now configure and host the attacks as a service for another $50, a security expert has said.
Ry Crozier Mar 12 2009 2:52PM Security
Internet filtering ineffective in fight against terror

Internet filtering ineffective in fight against terror

Cross "fighting terrorism" off the list of reasons Senator Stephen Conroy wants to introduce mandatory ISP-level Internet Filtering.
Brett Winterford Mar 12 2009 1:52PM Security
Aussies stake claim for SKA space telescope

Aussies stake claim for SKA space telescope

Researchers have transmitted astronomy data from the east to west coast of Australia at high-speed but will need to achieve a “several hundred” factor improvement in speed to win a major astronomy deal.
Staff Writers Mar 12 2009 1:49PM Telco/ISP
UK ISPs must comply with snooping law from Sunday

UK ISPs must comply with snooping law from Sunday

UK ISPs will be required to hand over records of customers’ internet surfing habits, including IP addresses and times of use, to police and intelligence agencies from Sunday.
Tom Young Mar 12 2009 1:25PM Telco/ISP
Cybercrime-as-a-service takes off

Cybercrime-as-a-service takes off

Malware writers that sell toolkits online for as little as $400 will now configure and host the attacks as a service for another $50, a security expert has said.
Ry Crozier Mar 12 2009 11:37AM Security
Liberal Senator has 'no confidence' in the NBN

Liberal Senator has 'no confidence' in the NBN

Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Northern Australia Ian MacDonald has lashed out at the Government over its broadband strategy, saying he has 'no confidence' in Minister Conroy's capacity to deliver Australia a National Broadband Network.
Staff Writers Mar 12 2009 11:28AM Telco/ISP
Russian youth group claims responsibility for 2007 Estonian attacks

Russian youth group claims responsibility for 2007 Estonian attacks

A group backed by the Kremlin have claimed responsibility for a series of cyber-attacks against Estonia two years ago.
Dan Raywood Mar 12 2009 10:58AM Security

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